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There’s a lot of information out there about prescription drugs, and it can be tough to distinguish myths from facts. When it comes to drugs and drug abuse, it’s important to get the facts from reliable sources. In the Web Hunt below, discover facts about prescription drugs from the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the leading supporter of research on drug abuse and addiction in

the United States. This handy sheet will help you keep track of the facts you learn about prescription drugs and prescription-drug abuse.

Some teens mistakenly believe that abusing prescription drugs is a “safer” alternative to abusing illegal drugs. Why is this myth untrue?

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2. Before writing a prescription for medication, what factors does a doctor evaluate?

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3. Give three examples of how prescription drugs can be abused.

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Abusing prescription drugs can lead to changes in your brain. In what ways does this happen and how does it put you at risk for addiction?

The number of accidental fatal poisonings involving prescription pain relievers has more than tripled since 1999. In addition to overdose, what are some of the other health risks of abusing prescription painkillers?

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8. Besides negative health effects, what other adverse effects can result from prescription drug abuse and addiction?